Industry
February 5, 2025
GLI Details Annual Regulators Roundtable for April
The upcoming 25th Regulators Roundtable hosted by Gaming Laboratories International on April 16-17 is due to take place at Palms Las Vegas and feature Molly Bloom, whose life story hosting high stakes poker for an exclusive clientele in poker-inspired Molly’s Game flick. Talking Regulation – From AI to What Regulators Fear She will also deliver […]
Industry
February 4, 2025
MLB Axes Umpire Pat Hoberg Over Shared Betting Accounts
Umpire Pat Hoberg, 38, has been relieved from his position by the MLB following the conclusion of an internal investigation that found him being involved in baseball betting. MLB Fires Pat Hoberg On Monday, the Major League Baseball (MLB) revealed that it has fired umpire Pat Hoberg for breaching the league’s gambling regulations. The decision, […]
Industry
February 4, 2025
UKGC Unveils Changes to Deposit Limits, Fund Protection Transparency
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has confirmed new changes to deposit limits and player fund protection. The changes align with the 2023 white paper measures seeking to reform British gaming for the digital age. Players Will Have More Control over Their Limits According to the announcement, the new rules will provide players with more freedom […]
Industry
February 4, 2025
KSA Reminds Operators to Conduct Affordability Checks
The Netherlands’ gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), asked operators to make sure that their customers can afford playing. By making sure that the money players bet correspond to their income, companies can prevent gambling harm and money laundering. KSA Asked Companies to Adhere to the New Rules As outlined in the Responsible Gaming Policy 2024, […]
Industry
February 4, 2025
EBET’s Legal Challenge Falls Flat as Nevada Court Drops Case
The United States District Court for the District of Nevada recently dismissed a lawsuit by former esports betting supplier EBET against iGaming solution provider Aspire Global International and its parent company, NeoGames, operating under the Aristocrat umbrella. The court motivated its decision by a lack of personal jurisdiction, meaning the defendants did not have sufficient […]
Industry
February 4, 2025
Australia: Gambling and Alcohol Firms Donated $1.5M to Politics
A new report by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) revealed that alcohol and gambling companies have spent some AUD 2.5 million on political donations during the 2023-2024 fiscal year alone. This was critiqued by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) and the Alliance for Gambling Reform (AGR), who said that these efforts jeopardize […]
Industry
February 4, 2025
Ohio Considers Doubling Its Sports Betting Tax Again
Ohio lawmakers are once again seeking a tax hike. The state, doubled its sports betting tax in 2023, is looking to do so again, citing the industry’s growth as the reason. DeWine Seeks to Recover Some of the Money Sportsbooks Take In the 2026-2027 budget, Governor Mike DeWine proposed raising the sports betting tax from […]
Industry
February 4, 2025
Manitoba Ramps up Efforts Against Money Laundering via Casinos
The government of Manitoba, Canada, announced enhanced efforts against money laundering. The latest crackdown comes at a time when more criminals are attempting to launder ill-gained funds, such as money from the sale of Fentanyl, through casinos across the province. However, the latest crackdown will enable Manitoba-based operators to report suspicious transactions to federal and […]
Industry
February 4, 2025
Florida Regulators Demand Three Illegal Operators to Exit State
In February 2024, roughly one year ago, the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) issued cease-and-desist letters to PrizePicks, Betr, and Underdog Fantasy, arguing that the three daily fantasy sports operators were “offering or accepting illegal bets or wagers from (Florida) residents.” At the beginning of the week, the FGCC sent another strong message to overseas […]
Industry
February 4, 2025
Belgium Adds Polymarket to List of Banned Websites
Belgium’s gambling regulator, the Kansspelcommissie, has added the world’s largest prediction market, Polymarket, to its list of blacklisted sites. This means that access to the website will be blocked for players in the country. According to the authority, this decision came after several warnings. Polymarket Has Been Trending Since the US Elections Polymarket offers prediction […]
